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J4 turns 6 months: Dearest Baby J...
Has it been six months already? It seemed like it was just last week that I first held you in my arms, and now you are already half way to your first birthday. Time slips by so fast these days with the...
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Sew Nice: Bespoke blankets by KaynZac
Blankets. My kids love them. They drape tables with them and crawl underneath to hide. They slot them through the slats of the upper bunk bed and say they are exploring a forest. They blunder about...
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Home 2.0 Before and After: The master bedroom wall
Hello! We've had many requests for a house tour, but to date we're still unpacking and getting our stuff sorted! I think it's probably going to take a long while, so instead of a final grand tour, I'll...
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Three lessons from the Three Little Pigs
The three boys and I went to watch "The Three Little Pigs" over the weekend. I think the musical needs no introduction, since it's been shared and reviewed by many others (you can read this one for a...
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#MakingMumEatsWell: A challenge to eat better
Cheese omelette, for a quick lunch. Details here.I cook almost everyday for the family, and we usually eat out probably for two meals in a whole week (you can find our tips for planning and cooking...
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Everything's coming up roses: JM Floral Creation subscription service
When I was young, I wished that I could be admitted to hospital one day, so that people would buy flowers, chocolates and cake for me. But of course, I hoped that whatever I was warded for wasn't...
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#MakingMumEatsWell: The second week
The kids fell sick just one week into my challenge to eat better. And the tough thing about having four is that the whole recovery process is extended, since they all take turns to be ill. J2 ended up...
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Home 2.0: Our Art Studio
We do a lot of art and craft in our home. In our previous home, we did all our painting and crafting at the dining table (you can view our dining room tour here), and our art supplies were stashed in...
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Life right now with 4 (Our Day In A Life)
What does your day look like? I remember asking this question way back in 2012, when we first started this Day in a Life series. It was so fun being able to take peeks into all these mummies' lives,...
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J2 turns 5
Dearest Lil J,You turned five last week. Five! You've been talking about this day for the longest of time. We decided that we'll do away with birthday parties for now, since planning for four parties...
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All Things Felt: Heartfelt crafts from Nepal (and our cosy corner)
We have an attic, which is currently serving as our homeschooling room. Usually I try to school Junior J and Lil J together at their desks, while the younger two are playing at the side. I've been...
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Weekend Wanderings: Charlotte's Web
Last weekend we brought the boys to watch Charlotte's Web, while my dad helped me to babysit Baby J. I had really looked forward to catching the play with the kids, since Charlotte's Web is one of my...
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And so, 9 months
Dearest Baby J,Two weeks ago, while everyone was in an uproar about the US elections, you quietly turned 9 months. I keep saying this, but I'll say it again, I cannot believe how fast time has flown,...
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J3 turns 3
December tends to be a flurry of festivities in our home, because the hubs, myself, as well as J3 celebrate our birthdays in the last month of the year. Add Christmas to the mix, and things do get...
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Goodbye 2016, hello 2017!
I know we are almost coming to an end of the first month of 2017, but I figured the eve of the Lunar New Year would be as good as any time to look back at 2016! It was a really full year. So full, that...
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The power of a story: The Snail and the Whale
Painting by Junior J, and writing by Lil J, after watching the production. Stories are amazing things. They connect people. They sometimes give hope, or inspiration. They can also let you travel the...
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Making math fun
Hello March, I can't believe you are here! These days, life has been so full, and it's been hard to find time to do any writing. However, amidst the mess and mayhem of each day, we've been making slow,...
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Cooking Casebook: Easy BBQ pork ribs
I know, I know, I've been missing from this space for a really long time! Life has been really full, and we've been busy with the regular going-ons of everyday life. And speaking of busy, I've been...
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Cooking Casebook: Chicken Parmesan
These days, I've been trying to reduce our red meat intake, and I'm trying to improve on my repertoire of chicken and fish dishes. However, I must admit, I'm not too good in cooking chicken, unless...
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Cooking Casebook: Beef stew
I admit, sometimes it can be quite a drag to have to cook almost every day for the family. It is hot, hard work, which is not made any easier when you have to walk around with a toddler glued to your...
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